Strengthening Oklahoma Families

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1 Page 1 Strengthening Oklahoma Families February 2016 New dietary guidelines encourage healthy eating In an effort to encourage Americans to improve their health and well-being and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, Health and Human Services, along with the United States Department of Agriculture, have released the eighth edition of the Dietary Guidelines. Janice Hermann, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension nutrition specialist, said the guidelines will help promote science-based recommendations to improve health. The new recommendations are geared toward reducing the risks of obesity and preventing chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, hypertension and heart disease, Hermann said. Protecting the health of Americans includes empowering them with the tools they need to make healthy choices in their daily lives. Hermann said it is important for people to make small shifts in what they eat and drink in an effort to make healthy eating more manageable. The Dietary Guidelines provide research-based recommendations on food and nutrition so people can make well-informed decisions that can help them live a healthier lifestyle. There are five overarching guidelines in this latest edition, including following a healthy eating pattern across the lifespan; focusing on variety, nutrient-dense foods and amount; limiting calories from added sugars and saturated fats, and reducing sodium intake; shifting to healthier food and beverage choices; and supporting healthy eating patterns for all. Healthy eating patterns include a variety of grains, low-fat and fat-free dairy, lean meats and other protein foods and oils, while limiting fats, trans fats, added sugar and sodium, she said. This isn t an all-or-nothing approach. A healthy eating pattern is easily adaptable to a person s taste preferences, traditions, culture and budget. The new guidelines suggest consumers eat a variety of vegetables, including dark green, red and orange, legumes and starchy. Fruits, especially whole fruits, are always a good choice, along with whole grains. In the dairy family, choose fat-free or low-fat products, including milk, yogurt, cheese and/or fortified soy beverages. Proteins include seafood, lean meats and poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products and nuts and seeds. Be sure to include oils from plants like canola, corn, olive, peanut, safflower, soybean and sunflower. In addition, the guidelines also suggest consuming less than 10 percent of calories per day from added sugars and 10 percent from saturated fats, Hermann said. The website ChooseMy- Plate.gov can give you additional information about added sugars. Be sure to read the Nutrition Facts label on the products you buy. For those over the age of 14, limit sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day, and even less than that for those under the age of 14. Since 1980, the HHS and USDA have shared responsibility to the American public to ensure advancements in scientific understanding about the role of nutrition in health,which are updated every five years. Oklahoma State University, U. S. Department of Agriculture, State and Local governments cooperating. Oklahoma State University in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

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4 Page 4 Spring Livestock Show February 15 & 16th Banquet and dinner will be Wednesday, February 17th at 5:00 p.m. OHCE Executive Meeting Tuesday, March 22 at 4:00 pm. All County Officers and Local Presidents please make plans to attend. We will meet at the Extension Office. Alfalfa County OHCE Achievement Night Perfect attendance awards, achievement awards, OHCE Member, Young OHCE Member, Rookie OHCE Member of the Year, Heart of OHCE Award and ACB Bank winners will be named at the OHCE Spring Association Meeting on Monday, February 29th at the fairgrounds New Building starting at 6:15 pm. All nominees from local groups will be recognized! Jet Industrious will provide casseroles and french bread. Members bring sides and desserts. Come and enjoy the meal and feel proud of the work your group has done during the past year. Getting the Most from Your Vacation Dollars March Leader Lesson Friday, February 26 th, 2016 The educational program Getting the Most from Your Vacation Dollars will be held Friday, February the 26th at 2:00pm at the Extension Office The presenter will be Marcy Wichert, Alfalfa County FCS Extension Educator. The public, OHCE members and lesson leaders are encouraged to attend this event and bring a friend. Alfalfa County OHCE Spring Association DATE: Monday, February 29th, :15 Registration--Domes-Ti-Kates Hostess------Jet Industrious Program Paula Davidson 6:30 Dinner Call to Order Elisa Crowder Flag Salute Connie LaGrow Devotion Connie LaGrow Roll Call /Minutes-Megan Ferrell Treas. Report------Connie Bouziden Community Project Award ACB Bank Song Leader Debbie Hoggard County Committee Reports Leadership Development-Exe Com. Family Issues WheatHearts Cultural Enrichment DTK Membership Jet Industrious Resource Management Jet Ind Healthy Living Farmerettes Blood Drive Farmerettes, Bobby Terry Flower Show Farmerettes, Marguerite McMurtrey Family Fun Festival-----Exe Comm. Unfinished Business New Business Recognition of awards Door Prizes (Each group is asked to furnish a $5 door prize)

5 Page 5 Alfalfa County Extension Blood Drive in March We will be having a Blood Drive Thursday, March 10 th at the Alfalfa County Exhibit Building. From 10-6pm. Each group needs to donate $20.00 to help pay expenses and provide a worker. Send $20.00 to Connie Bouziden, OHCE County Treasurer, 701 S. Penn, Cherokee, OK Work Schedule If your group is not going to send a worker please notify the extension office or the blood drive chairman 10:00am 12:00pm Domes-Ti-Kates 12:00am 3:00pm WheatHearts 3:00pm 6:00pm Farmerettes Blood Drive Chairman, Farmerettes Northwest District OHCE Meeting OHCE: A Recipe For Success! ~ Thursday, March 24th, 2016 Woodward County Event Center, Woodward, OK Plan to attend the Northwest District OHCE Meeting March 24th in Woodward, OK. Workshops & luncheon will provide a variety of interesting speakers and topics. The host counties are working hard to insure you a great experience at the Northwest OHCE District Meeting! Anyone need- ing transportation should contact the Extension Office. $25.00 Registration is due to the Extension Office by March 4th. Late registration is $ Registration information and the day s agenda can be found in this publication. April Leader Lesson Alfalfa County History 101 March 18 th, 2:00pm Date Change! The educational program Alfalfa County History 101 will be held Friday, March 18th at 2:00pm at the Extension Office. The presenter will be Marcy Wichert, Alfalfa County FCS Extension Educator. The public, OHCE members and lesson leaders are encouraged to attend this event and bring a friend. Flower Show Wednesday, May 4, 2016 Open to the public (must be a resident or living in the school district of Alfalfa County) Entries 7:30am 9:30am Judging 10:00am 12.00pm Dismissal of exhibits 3:00pm Educational Programs are open to the public from 1:00pm 3:00pm A lunch open to the public will be served by donations with proceeds going to the County OHCE. Each group is asked to bring a large meat casserole, salad and a dessert for the meal. The Farmerettes will serve the meal. More information will be coming. Each group is also asked to bring a door prize.

6 Page 6 OHCE: A Recipe for Success! March 24, 2016 Woodward County Event Center 108 Temple Houston Drive Woodward, OK Mark your calendar now! Thursday, March 24! Northwest District OHCE Meeting Meeting Registration: $25 Due by March 4, 2016 Late Registration: $30 - lunch guaranteed through March 18, 2016 Send to: Connie Bouziden, 701 S. Penn, Cherokee, OK Thursday ~ March 24 th ~ 8:30 a.m. HIGHLIGHTS Coffee/Registration/Silent Auction Business Meeting/Call to Order State OHCE Business Report State Conference Update Recognition of Award Winners WORKSHOPS Master FCS Volunteer Program District Lesson: Living with the Right Stuff Dementia Water Saving One Gallon a Day Cheese Making Arm Knitting President s Message Numerous OHCE State Committee Sessions in the morning! Door Prizes & Silent Auction Winners Announced French Cooking Managing Insets & Spiders Self-Protection Fairy Gardens Repurposing Junk And more

7 Page 7 Alfalfa County Extension Generations of Recipes from the Heart OHCE group Jet Industrious has a new shipment coming for their community cookbook Generations of Recipes from the Heart. To reserve a copy please call: Verla Blackledge or Mary Etta Campbell

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